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NII Benefits for Discharged Soldiers — All Allowances in Sderot
A discharged soldier is entitled to NII benefits: health insurance, 30-day unemployment buffer and more depending on circumstances. Contact NII on day one.
About Sderot
Sderot, located adjacent to the Gaza border, hosts a long-established Israeli-Ethiopian community that has dealt with security challenges alongside economic hardship. The community has demonstrated remarkable resilience, and development projects in the city offer new housing opportunities.
On Discharge Day
A discharged IDF soldier receives a "discharge certificate" — a critical document. Don't lose it.
NII Benefits for Discharged Soldiers
Immediate health insurance: from discharge day, full coverage until registering with a health fund (30 days). Automatic — no action needed.
30-day unemployment: unlike regular employees, discharged soldiers don't need to prove job-seeking for the first 30 days. Register at Employment Service on discharge day.
Academic study reimbursement: soldiers starting studies within 3 months of discharge may receive tuition reimbursement — check with the academic institution.
Rehabilitation grant: soldiers who developed medical issues during service (back, head injury, PTSD) — apply to the Rehabilitation Division within 1 year.
📞 BTL: 08-6709709 | Rehabilitation Division: 03-7381111
Ethiopian community in Sderot
- Community population
- ~7,000
- Share of city
- ~35%
- Main neighbourhoods
- שכ' ב', שכ' ג'
- Community services
- ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס קהילתי
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FAQ — Sderot
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Sderot?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Sderot numbers approximately ~7,000 residents — around ~35% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: שכ' ב', שכ' ג'.
- How do I claim NII Benefits for Discharged Soldiers — All Allowances in Sderot?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Sderot. For support: ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Sderot for this right?
- In Sderot, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס קהילתי.
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